About Tony Hunter
Lived 1960 – 2024 (aged 64). Tony Hunter was an American american football player.
Tony Wayne Hunter (May 22, 1960 – June 11, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL).
Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Hunter played scholastically for Ohio powerhouse Archbishop Moeller High School. He played collegiately for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, where, as a senior, he was honored by the Newspaper Enterprise Association as a first-team All-American.
Hunter was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the first-round (12th overall) of the 1983 NFL draft, two picks ahead of Jim Kelly. He split his four-year NFL career between the Bills and the Los Angeles Rams, accumulating 134 receptions for 1501 yards with 9 touchdowns. His final season in 1986 was cut short due to a career ending leg injury.
Hunter died on June 11, 2024, at the age of 64.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Tony Hunter's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Tony Hunter's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Tony Hunter?
American football player (1960–2024)
When was Tony Hunter born?
Tony Hunter was born on 22 May 1960 in Cincinnati.
When did Tony Hunter die?
Tony Hunter died on 11 June 2024 in Cincinnati.
What was Tony Hunter's occupation?
Tony Hunter was an american football player.
What nationality was Tony Hunter?
Tony Hunter was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tony Hunter (tight end)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tony Hunter. https://biography.guide/tony-hunter/
MLA: "Tony Hunter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tony-hunter/.
Chicago: "Tony Hunter." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tony-hunter/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:03 UTC